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Northampton is a lively, diverse community located in the heart of the Five College Area of the Pioneer Valley. Home to Smith College, Northampton also serves as the county seat of Hampshire County. It is located at the intersection of a major east-west highway which links Amherst and the University of Massachusetts with the hilltowns to the west, and the north-south corridor of Route 91.
Calvin Coolidge once served as mayor, while the city's first woman mayor, the Honorable Mary Ford, was elected in 1991; and today, Mary Claire Higgins serves as mayor. Residents see Northampton as both traditional and innovative. Several village centers provide focal points for outlying residential areas while the downtown is alive days and evenings with a wide selection of restaurants, coffee and ice-cream shops, theaters including the only municipally owned theater in the state, clubs featuring an array of music, street musicians and a Center for the Arts.
All of this provides a perfect atmosphere for strolling, area. The city also offers strong municipal programs in education, recreation, public safety and public works. It is known for its energy conservation program and its initiative to improve handicap access to downtown establishments.
The community has a strong and diverse economic base consisting of a resilient retail and commercial sector, a manufacturing sector which shows a mixture of traditional operations (wire protrusion, plastic molding) and innovative ones (production of heat sensing devices) and a large institutional base which includes county services, three hospitals and Smith College. The vibrant small city atmosphere of the community is enhanced by rich natural resources, which include the Connecticut River, agricultural and conservation lands and the Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary.
Residents believe Northampton has a rich history and are confident that its future which will be built on its diverse population base, solid economic base and abundant resources.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
58 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
75 |
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8th Grade Math: |
107 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
117 |
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8th Grade Science: |
85 |
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4th Grade Math: |
190 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
200 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,995
Average SAT scores:
1645
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.2 to 1
Community
Population:28,411 Median Income in town: $57,801 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 36.9 / 1,000
Violent: 2.3 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
103
/ 29
/ 12
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $266,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $258,250
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 3%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,300
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
105
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
107
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,000
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First shown at an open house Tuesday, May 29, 4-6pm. This one owner home (62 years!) has been mostly untouched by changes (except newer windows and vinyl siding) and the interior is an amazing showcase of 1950 style. The large, level, open lot offers room for expansion or great area for gardens or outdoor activities. Convenient location minutes to downtown Florence or Northampton, but also near Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Walk to downtown from this older home that is in need of renovation. It already has a newer roof, gas heat & replacement windows...you can do the rest! Nice, spacious lot and possible multi-family zoning.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$499,000
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Exquisite condo in 3-unit building, originally a 1861 colonial, completely redone with the best taste and finishes. Only 3 blocks to Main Street. Elegant details and high ceilings with crown molding. Open floor plan with gorgeous kitchen with top end appliances opening to spacious dining area and large family room. Oak floors. Central A/C. Front and side porch. Good basement. Deeded 1-car garage. All window treatments and pot rack included. One of the best condos in Northampton!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$395,000
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Currently a two family, this recently renovated ranch in the midst of some of Northampton's finest homes could easily become a single, or keep it separate and private for extended family. Nice benefits for tenants like garage, screened porch, patio and fireplace plus a great walk-to-town address make these units easy to rent.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,500
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Spacious, open, airy home in immaculate condition on almost 2 acres in quiet residential neighborhood. Beautiful natural setting of easy to maintain yard and woods, leading back to a pond, abutting protected land. Town water and sewer, and best of all, extremely low fuel cost for natural gas! Third floor is a large, unfinished attic space that that could be additional living space. Great porch! Good basement for workshop and potential play room. Low maintenance, easy living--just move in!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$329,000
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This beautiful artist-restored house near Florence Center is a gem! Lovely old world features with modern updates. Large eat in Kitchen with tile counter tops. A sun room looking east with numerous windows, a four season porch with gas fireplace, large dinning room and first floor parlor that could easily be made into another bed room. Bath with large claw foot tub, shower with imported Italian tile. Beautiful wood floors throughout, 1st floor laundry, on a great street in Florence.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$253,000
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Meticulously maintained spacious ranch on private 1/2 acre lot. One owner. Hardwood floors, beautiful stone patio to relax on. 3 bedrooms, walk through closet. Bright living room, open family room with raised hearth fireplace, dining area and open eat-in kitchen. Buderus furnace provides for low monthly heating cost. Gorgeous yard. You will always feel welcome in this home. Make it yours today!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$149,000
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The beautiful, south facing, corner unit is located in a classic New England style building. The high ceilings and numerous windows allow for a spacious and open feel. Renovated bathroom w/ skylight. Wide plank wood floors throughout. New triple pane windows, updated electric. New gutters & outside painted within two years. 3 minute walk to downtown, bus stop and close to bike path. Large storage area in attic plus a finished room currently being used as an office. 2 A/C units included.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$315,950
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One of four new high quality modular homes to be built. These homes will feature traditional architecture and will be between 1600-1900 square feet. Three bedroom, two and a half baths with one car detached garage. Other styles possible, upgrade to 2 car garage available
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,000
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Located near the end of a dead end road in the Baystate Village, this "Florida Ranch" will charm you as soon as you drive up. Well maintained, with an updated kitchen with skylight, newer carpeting, replacement windows, insulation, paint (interior and exterior), and bathroom updates. A sweet screen porch overlooks the large back yard, which in turn overlooks the Mill River. Mature perennial beds and a 12'x16' storage shed complete the yard. A perfect condo alternative!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$235,000
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YOU CAN'T GO WRONG with this downtown duplex investment! Your tenants will enjoy all the conveniences of a walk-to-everything lifestyle, public transportation, highway access, off street parking and space to garden. Opportunity is knocking and you'll never have a vacancy with this one, so come see, come buy!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Need an investment? Three buildings on one lot. One is a 3 family and 2 single family homes in Florence Center. Well maintained with recent updates of new siding and new roof on unit 61. Operating expenses through the beginning of May 2012 are available. Water/sewer bill combined in above figures.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$300,000
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Totally renovated expanded cape w/ flexible flr plan, incl. 1st fl. bdrm & full bath, 2 bdrms & full bath on 2nd fl., and finished walk-out lower level w/3rd full bath. Gracious country kit w/ woodstove insert in FP & lrg. kit-island. Glass sliders in din. rm. and kit. lead to 20x16' deck, hot tub, & manicured lawn, gardens, flagstone wall, & arbor on 1.25+ acres. Liv. w/ hrd. wd. flrs. & gas FP, sunny 1st fl. office, gas-fired Buderus, re-done chimneys, & new front walk.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$225,000
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Like new condition. Recently painted with new flooring this single level condo is an easy walk to downtown Northampton. Two bedrooms,two full baths and almost 1200 square feet of living space. Vacant and easy to show!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$235,000
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LIVE WITH INTENTION! Enjoy living sustainably at Pathways Cohousing while participating in community activities. Energy efficient spacious 1BR home offering significant PV savings. Common House provides great room/professional kitchen for large gatherings plus guest rooms & additional rooms for other activities. Situated for serene woodsy view & individual privacy, yet connected to neighbors w/front porch along pedestrian way, discover the richness of community often missing in today?s society.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,000
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Charming, craftsman style home with custom built-in bookcases and cabinetry on a lovely tree lined street near Florence center. First floor features mudroom, half bath with laundry, kitchen, dining room, and living room with fireplace. Upstairs are two (originally 3) bedrooms, full bath (by Construct), and very accessible walk up attic. Period style lighting, paneled doors, plaster walls. Inviting front porch, and backyard is a gardener's delight! Convenient to the bike path and Interstate.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,000
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LOCATION! LOCATION! Traditional Home within walking distance to Center of Town and Library, close to Look Park & Bike Path.Excellent floor plan with large LR and DR. Applianced kitchen with access to back porch area off DR converted to laundry with shower and toilet.Up are 3 bedrooms, bathroom and useable walk up attic. House is very liveable but needs updating which can be done over time.The front porch is big and screened in.The backyard is level and private.Great chance to live near town!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$675,000
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This 100 yr old colonial a rare offering in the historic district of Northampton. Convenient to Smith College, schools, hospital, parks, churches, synagogue and a short walk to downtown. This maintained center hall colonial presently a 3 family home is easily converted back to a gracious one family home. It includes a large screen porch, wood floors, fireplace, gas heat, finished walk-out basement, perfect for professional office and/or recreation room. A true New England gem!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$675,000
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This 100 year old colonial is a rare offering in the historic district of Northampton. Convenient to Smith College, schools, hospital, parks, churches, synagogue and a short walk to downtown. This maintained center hall colonial presently a 3 family home is easily converted back to a gracious one family. It includes a large screen porch, wood floors, fireplace, gas heat, finished walk-out basement, perfect for professional office and/or recreation room. A true New England gem!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$219,000
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This house has it all. Four bedrooms, 1.5 baths, master bedroom on the first floor. Newer windows, kitchen and baths. Very private back yard. Not a drive by, you really need to get into this one.
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